James William Oldfield, 18881979 (aged 91 years)

Name
James William /Oldfield/
Given names
James William
Surname
Oldfield
Birth 1888 23 21

Marriage of parentsJames Charles OldfieldMary Jane BesantView this family
1888 (aged 0)

Birth of a brotherPercy Harold Oldfield
1890 (aged 2 years)

Birth of a sisterRuby May Oldfield
1892 (aged 4 years)

Birth of a sisterEssie Victoria Oldfield
1894 (aged 6 years)

Birth of a sisterDoris Lavina Oldfield
1896 (aged 8 years)

Birth of a sisterViolet Thelma Oldfield
1901 (aged 13 years)

Birth of a sisterVera M Oldfield
1907 (aged 19 years)

Death of a maternal grandfatherWilliam Besant
30 September 1913 (aged 25 years)

Note: District Movements.

District Movements.

News from Everywhere. Mr. W. Besant, a very old and highly esteemed resident of Ilford, passed over to the silent majority a few days ago. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 16 October 1913, p. 33. William Besant Death

MarriagePhyllis WoodView this family
15 August 1917 (aged 29 years)

Note: Wedding at Cudgegong.

Wedding at Cudgegong. There was a wedding at the Church of England, Cudgegong, on Wednesday last, when Mr. Jas. William Oldfield, son of Mr. J. C. Oldfield, of Lucknor, Stony Pinch, was married to Miss Phyllis Wood, daughter of Mr. Herbert Wood, of Cudgegong. The Rev. F. H. Walker, of Rylstone, was the officiating clergyman. Mr. and Mrs. Oldfield's future home will be at Stony Pinch. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 20 August 1917, p. 2. Wedding Oldfield and Wood

Note: Weddings.

Weddings. OLDFIELD - WOOD. A quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated by the Rev. E. H. Walker at the Cudgegong Church, on August 15. The contracting parties were James William, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Oldfield, Lucknor, Stony Pinch, and Phyllis, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wood, of Cudgegong. The church was prettily decorated for the occasion by the bride's friends. The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, who gave her away. 'The Voice That Breathed O'er Eden' was played and sung, Mrs. Norris presiding at the organ. The bride wore a pretty gown of ivory crepe de chine, and ninon over shadow lace, her court train being trimmed with silver sequins and silver insertion. She also wore a tulle veil with a wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a handsome bouquet. Two bridesmaids were in attendance, Miss Daphne Wood (sister of the bride); and Miss Thelma Oldfield (sister of the bridegroom). They both wore ivory silk dresses and white picture hats, with touches of pink, and carried pretty bouquets of pink and white roses, trumpet lilies, and asparagus fern. The bridegroom's present to the bride and bridesmaids were gold bangles. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. Vercy Perram (cousin of the bridegroom). The bride's mother received the bridal party and relatives, and cake and wine were partaken of, at the bride's parents' residence. The newly married couple then motored to their future home at Stony Pinch. The bride's travelling dress was navy crepe de chine. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 6 September 1917, p. 11. Wedding Oldfield and Wood

Death of a paternal grandmotherSophia Wood
17 October 1922 (aged 34 years)

Note: Obituary

Obituary

DEATH OF MRS. THOS. DICKS. The death occurred on Tuesday morning of Mrs. Thos. Dicks, Tabrabucca, aged 90 years. The deceased lady died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. C. Perram. She was married twice, and leaves a family of four sons and four daughters of the first family, and one daughter (Mrs. Joseph Murray) of the second union. Members of the first family are Robert, William, Daniel, and James C. Oldfield, and Mesdames C. Perram, H. Milton, J. Besant, and J. Magson. The remains were interred in the Cudgegong cemetery on Wednesday, a large concourse of friends attending. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 23 October 1922, p. 9. Sophia Dicks Obituary

Burial of a paternal grandmotherSophia Wood
after 17 October 1922 (aged 34 years)
Note: Headstone reads:

Headstone reads: In Memory of Sophia Dicks Died 17th October 1822 At rest in peace Also Robert Oldfield Died 3rd Dec 1925 Aged 77 years Rest in Peace

Death of a maternal grandmotherSarah Ann Unknown
23 July 1923 (aged 35 years)

Death of a fatherJames Charles Oldfield
24 May 1927 (aged 39 years)

Note: Late J. C. Oldfield

Late J. C. Oldfield ESTEEMED DISTRICT IDENTITY. The death of Mr. James Charles Oldfield, of Stony Pinch, which occurred in a private hospital in Mudgee on Tuesday last, after an illness extending over several weeks, is sincerely regretted by all classes of the community. He was 61 years at the end. Deceased, who resided in the Mudgee district practically all his life, was a man of sterling character, whose word was his bond. Many years ago he acquired land in the vicinity of Stony Pinch, and, being industrious to a degree, he gradually increased his holding, which was stocked with sheep of sound breeding. Some years ago he decided to contest a seat on the Pastures Protection Board, and the great support he received from stock-owners throughout the district was ample evidence of the high regard in which he was held. With his colleagues on the Board he was extremely popular, and his opinions were always respected. A generous neighbor and firm friend, he naturally attracted and held the affection and esteem of all with whom he came into close contact and his demise will be generally regretted. The remains were conveyed to his home at Stony Pinch on Wednesday by Mr. J. C. Swords, funeral director, and were laid to rest in the Church of England portion of the Cudgegong cemetery on Thursday morning, the Rev. W. B. Thomson, of Rylstone, performing the last sad rites at the graveside. The funeral was one of the largest and most representative ever seen in the district, friends from all surrounding centres, including Mudgee, being among the mourners. V.W. Bro. E. Hume, Wor. Bro. E. Bartlett, and Bros. C. Clark and W. Perram, of Lodge Edinburgh, St. John, Mudgee with which order deceased had been associated for a considerable period, acted as pall-bearers. The deceased is survived by a widow and the following sons and daughters, to whom we join in extending sympathy: - William James (Manly), Percy Harold (Stony Pinch), Mrs. A. Cox (Limestone), Mrs. T. E. Spratt (Mudgee), Mrs. G. Marks (Mudgee), Mrs. F. R. Lowe (Bylong), and Miss Vera Oldfield (Stony Pinch). Mudgee Guardian, Monday 30 May 1927, p. 2. Obituary James Charles Oldfield

Death of a motherMary Jane Besant
31 May 1938 (aged 50 years)

Note: Mrs. Mary Jane Oldfield

Mrs. Mary Jane Oldfield The death of Mrs. Mary Jane Oldfield, which sad event occurred at her home in Inglis street on Tuesday evening last, came as a great shock to relatives and friends. Although she had been slightly indisposed for a short period, no serious results were an-ticipated, but the fates willed otherwise, and the end came as stated. Deceased, who was 70 years of age, was a kindly, generous soul, and delighted in the performance of good deeds. For a great many years she resided in the Stony Pinch district, where her late husband (Mr. J. C. Oldfield) was held in the very highest esteem by all classes of the community. She reared a family of seven sons and daughters, who reflected the highest possible credit on her and they are among the most worthy residents of our district. To these and other sorrowing ones the "Guardian" extends its deepest sympathy. The funeral took place to the Church of England portion of the Cudgegong cemetery this morning, the remains being laid to rest beside those of her late husband. The Rev. Canon Walker conducted an impressive service at the church and at the graveside. The arrangements were in the hands of Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 2 June 1938, p. 3. Obituary Mary Jane Oldfield

Death of a sisterEssie Victoria Oldfield
24 September 1942 (aged 54 years)
Note: DEATH

DEATH Mrs. T. Spratt The death occurred at Randwick Hospital on Thursday last of Mrs. T. Spratt, aged 48 years. Deceased, who was a member of the highly esteemed Oldfield family, of Stony Pinch, underwent an operation some time ago, and had been under treatment in Sydney for several months. She resided in Mudgee practically all her life, and was held in high regard by a large number of friends, who learned of her death with the deepest regret. She is survived by the following sons and daughters, to whom the sincere sympathy of the whole district is extended: Charles (Mudgee), Douglas, Allan and Maxwell (Sydney), Mrs. Rayner (Lue), Mrs. Pauling (Mullamuddy), Misses Myrtle, Joan, Josie, Thelma, Lurline and Fay Spratt, all of Sydney. The funeral took place to the Botany cemetery on Friday last. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 28 September 1942, p. 3. Obituary Essie Spratt

Death of a wifePhyllis Wood
1969 (aged 81 years)

Death of a brotherPercy Harold Oldfield
2 April 1973 (aged 85 years)

Note: Aged 82 years
Death of a sisterRuby May Oldfield
7 December 1977 (aged 89 years)
Note: DEATHS

DEATHS COX, Ruby May. - December 7, 1977, at Mudgee Hospital, late of 19 Horatio Street, Mudgee, loved wife of Al, loving mother of Mavis, (Mrs. George Tomkins, Mudgee), Faye (Mrs. Rains, Birriwa) Bill (Shire President, Mudgee). Aged 85 years. Sydney Morning Herald, Thursday 8 December 1977, p. 25. Death Notice Ruby May Cox

Death of a sisterDoris Lavina Oldfield
21 April 1978 (aged 90 years)

Note: DEATHS

DEATHS MARKS, Doris Lavina. - April 21, 1978, at hospital, late of 23 Rosebank Crescent, Hurstville, formerly of Marrickville and Mudgee, beloved wife of the late Gordon John (Bob), loved mother and mother-in-law of Jack, Joan and Jim, Joy, Leonard (deceased), Neville and Carol, Valmai and Alan, dear grandmother and great grandmother of their families. Privately interred. Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday 29 April 1978, p. 30. Death Notice Doris Lavina Marks

Death 1979 (aged 91 years)

Family with parents
father
mother
Marriage Marriage1888
1 year
himself
3 years
younger brother
18901973
Birth: 1890 25 23
Death: 2 April 1973
3 years
younger sister
18921977
Birth: 1892 27 25
Death: 7 December 1977Mudgee District Hospital, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
younger sister
18941942
Birth: 1894 29 27
Death: 24 September 1942Randwick Hospital, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
younger sister
18961978
Birth: 1896 31 29
Death: 21 April 1978
6 years
younger sister
19011988
Birth: 1901 36 34
Death: 1988
7 years
younger sister
Family with Phyllis Wood
himself
wife
Marriage Marriage15 August 1917
Marriage

Wedding at Cudgegong. There was a wedding at the Church of England, Cudgegong, on Wednesday last, when Mr. Jas. William Oldfield, son of Mr. J. C. Oldfield, of Lucknor, Stony Pinch, was married to Miss Phyllis Wood, daughter of Mr. Herbert Wood, of Cudgegong. The Rev. F. H. Walker, of Rylstone, was the officiating clergyman. Mr. and Mrs. Oldfield's future home will be at Stony Pinch. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 20 August 1917, p. 2. Wedding Oldfield and Wood

Marriage

Weddings. OLDFIELD - WOOD. A quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated by the Rev. E. H. Walker at the Cudgegong Church, on August 15. The contracting parties were James William, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Oldfield, Lucknor, Stony Pinch, and Phyllis, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wood, of Cudgegong. The church was prettily decorated for the occasion by the bride's friends. The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, who gave her away. 'The Voice That Breathed O'er Eden' was played and sung, Mrs. Norris presiding at the organ. The bride wore a pretty gown of ivory crepe de chine, and ninon over shadow lace, her court train being trimmed with silver sequins and silver insertion. She also wore a tulle veil with a wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a handsome bouquet. Two bridesmaids were in attendance, Miss Daphne Wood (sister of the bride); and Miss Thelma Oldfield (sister of the bridegroom). They both wore ivory silk dresses and white picture hats, with touches of pink, and carried pretty bouquets of pink and white roses, trumpet lilies, and asparagus fern. The bridegroom's present to the bride and bridesmaids were gold bangles. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. Vercy Perram (cousin of the bridegroom). The bride's mother received the bridal party and relatives, and cake and wine were partaken of, at the bride's parents' residence. The newly married couple then motored to their future home at Stony Pinch. The bride's travelling dress was navy crepe de chine. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 6 September 1917, p. 11. Wedding Oldfield and Wood